Obituaries

Nov 30, 2022

Mrs. Martha Gilbert Barlow Shell, age 80, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Amorem Hospice in Hudson. Born November 6, 1942 in Caldwell County, Martha was a daughter of the late James “Jim” and Annie Massey Gilbert. Martha was a hard worker and possessed many talents. She will be remembered for her nurturing and graceful nature....

Nov 30, 2022

Colon L. Martin, (Junior), age 87 passed away on Wednesday, November 30, at the Greens of Hickory, NC. He worked in the furniture industry for 40+ years. Junior’s love and passion for all things car related both classic and modern was only surpassed by his love for his family. Junior was born in Caldwell County, NC on December 26, 1934...

Nov 28, 2022

Andrew David Treffs, 70, of Lenoir, North Carolina, passed away on November 28, 2022, at Caldwell Memorial Hospital in Lenoir, North Carolina. Andrew was born on January 29, 1952 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph Treffs and Theresa Szinyei. Andrew is survived by his children, Amanda Johnson, Damian Treffs, and Dawn Ryder, his grandchildren, Thanasi Grizis, Andreas Grizis,...

Nov 27, 2022

Lenoir – Erin Caroline Hamby, age 21, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 27. 2022. She was born in Grand Forks, ND on November 10, 2001 to Christopher and Lisa Pope Hamby.

Erin’s life was cut short due to her accident in 2019. Since then, she had dealt with adversity but accepted it...

Nov 26, 2022

Arthur Eugene Moore, a proud veteran of the United States Army, left us to rejoin his Father in Heaven, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Saturday, November the 26th, 2022. The son of Arthur Leonard Moore and Annie Irene Carlton Moore, Gene grew up in Lenoir. He was born November the 6th, 1931 and attended Lenoir High School and...

Nov 25, 2022

Lonnie Edward Starnes, 82, of Granite Falls, NC, passed into the arms of Jesus while surrounded by his family.

Lonnie was born to Shafter and Irene Starnes.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Derrick Paul Starnes; three brothers, Alden, Adrian, and Howard; one sister, Sadie Austin.

Nov 25, 2022

Daniel Douglas Kirby Sr. left this earth when the angels came to usher him over to the other world with God and the heavenly host on November 25, 2022. He was born January 1, 1943, in Caldwell County to the late Robert Van Buren Kirby and the late Hazel Vanoy Kirby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Nov 24, 2022

John Branch Jr., age 85, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at Amorem.  John was a carpenter who worked in the Caldwell County furniture industry for 40+ years. His love of woodworking was only surpassed by his love for his family and his church family, Resurrection Hope Church.

John proudly served in United States Army in...

Nov 24, 2022

Herbert H. Harmon, age 94, of Lenoir passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living.

He was born June 5, 1928, in Caldwell County. A son of the late Carroll and Ora Bolick Harmon. He was a retired supervisor, was a veteran having served in the United States Army and a member of Laurel...

Nov 24, 2022

Patricia R. (Pat) Sims, 96 of Lenoir passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at the Cranberry House in Newland, NC.

Pat was born on August 1, 1926 in San Diego, California.  She was preceded in death by husband, Gerald Robert Sims, brother, James Collin, and parents, Harold and Lucille Collin.

Nov 23, 2022

Ms. Teresa Ann Nichols Anderson, age 61, of Lenoir passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at her home.

Born June 17, 1961 in Caldwell County, Teresa was a daughter of Annie Edna Phillips Nichols and the late Carl Henry Nichols.  Teresa loved the Lord and was a member of Miracle Church.  She enjoyed camping and fishing. ...

Nov 23, 2022

Harold André Horton was born on August 31, 1939, in Lenoir, North Carolina. He was the oldest of five children born to the late Thomas and Annie Mae Horton. As a youth, Harold was exposed to golf as a caddy at a local golf course. He developed and honed his skills, making this sport a lifetime passion. Upon graduation from...

Nov 21, 2022

James Jennings Hall, age 82, of Lenoir North Carolina passed away on November 21, 2022 surrounded by his family. James was born on July 9, 1940 to the late Lula Bishop and William Hall. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Ruby Hall; son Gregory James Hall. Those left to cherish his memory are...

Nov 18, 2022

Glenda Maria Rich, age 64, of Lenoir North Carolina passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at her home in Lenoir. Glenda was born on October 13, 1958 to the late Shelby Triplett and Troy Rich. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her stepfather Ray Fox; sister Marjorie Rich; daughter Cadriene Rich. Those left to...

Nov 15, 2022

Sheila Gail Buff, born in Iredell County on September, 22 1957 passed away peacefully at home November 15, 2022.

Sheila was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Margaret Stone Brown; Grandson James Miller III (Trey) and niece, Holly Brown.

She is survived by her husband Randy Buff; daughter, Angie Miller and husband Jim;...

Nov 14, 2022

Ronnie Lester Brown, age 75, of Granite Falls, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022 at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born in Caldwell County to the late Martha Mathis Brown Bolick and Clyde Woodrow Brown. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-father, Frank L. Bolick, brothers, Daniel Eugene Brown, James Allen Brown, and...

Nov 11, 2022

Jack Jenkins, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born in Cocke County, TN on March 20, 1952 to the late Wesley Jenkins and Reba Thomas Jenkins. He was married to Sharon Sharpe Jenkins of the residence for 51 years.

Jack loved his...

Nov 10, 2022

Dorothy Gordon Rosensteel

Born in Hyattsville, MD August 24, 1933, to John Mills Gordon and Louise May Seek Gordon. She was the 7th of 7 children and had a twin, Donald who passed on May 21, 2022. The Gordon's moved to Woodbine MD when Dot was very young.

Dorothy graduated from Lisbon High School in...

Nov 9, 2022

Talley Taft Allen, 82, was greeted into the glory of Gods presence on Nov 9th. Born to the late Archie Allen and Cora Hollar Herman. He was preceded in death by his wife Edna Allen and brother Tory Lee Herman and stepfather Troy Herman. Survived by a sister Darlene Strome of Dawsonville GA; daughters Wanda Cathleen “Cathy” Winkler and Stacey...

Nov 8, 2022

Norma Lee Grogan Williams, age 79, passed away on November 8, 2022. She was born in Ashe County on April 7, 1943 to the late Norman and Maude Grogan.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Max A. Williams, daughter, Amanda Clark Barbare and her sister, Wanda Corum.

Norma...